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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 07/01/1993 - MINUTES 'WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 1, 1993 - 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Beck, Quenten Cook, Vic Menard, Scott Skinner, Patricia Suter and Randy Thompson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Charlene Forest and Robert Gross. STAFF PRESENT: W. Thomas Utter, Director of Development Services, Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, SiSu Morris, Marina Superintendent, Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning & Development, David Seiler, City Traffic Engineer and Benita Brunner, Secretary. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Cook called the regular monthly.meeting of the Water/ Shore Advisory Committee to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Committee Room at City Hall. ACTION ON ABSENCES: The motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to excuse Mr. Beck's, Ms. Forest's,:and Ms. Suter's absences from the 613193 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.,.. ACTION ON MINUTES: Mr. Beck felt that "gross", rather than "net", revenues should be indicated in reference to boat haul outs reflected in the Director's Report. Ms. Morris stated that, after verifying the totals, she will report back to the Committee and change the reference to "gross" or show the actual"net". Ms. Morris added that 5/3/93 was indicated atop the Minutes for the 6/3/93 meeting in error. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, and was seconded, to amend the 613193 Minutes, to correct the date (5/6/93) indicated on the 6/3/93 Minutes and to approve the 6124193 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ms. Suter reported . that the Texas Department of Transportation Commission (TEXDOT) agreed to a$300,000 study of the feasibility/ necessity of raising the causeway on piling. TEXDOT will pay $225,000 and the Metropolitan Planning Organization will pay the remaining$75,000. A Committee will be appointed to set criteria for the Request for Proposals that will be submitted to TEXDOT before going out for bids. It will be approximately three years before anything is done. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Utter reported that FEMA has approved above ground storage tanks for the Lighthouse/Keeper's Locker, the construction of a new Marina Office, and reutilization of the bottom floor of the Lighthouse building for the Lighthouse. The City will now work toward solution with Bill Harrison. Mr. Utter reported that staff is working to identify funds needed to complete the $1.6 million pier replacement project for floating piers on the Lawrence Street T- Head. If an agreement for paying off Certificates of Obligation for parking on Corpus Christi Beach can be reached, those funds will be available. Given the Marina fee structure and slip vacancies, it is not feasible at this time to increase fees in order to establish additional funding for pier replacements. Mr. Utter hoped to have a more favorable report by the August meeting. Mr. Matthews:statedthat the City had received a 90-day extension on the bid price which will now be good through September. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 1, 1993 Discussion followed regarding the selection of floating piers versus fixed piers. It has been determined that floating piers hold.up very well with tidal variations and last longer than fixed piers. The problem with fixed slips is that wooden pilings deteriorate at the mud and waterlines. The cost of wood.is up substantially and the • cost difference between floating and fixed piers would go beyond the 90-day price and costs would continue to increase. In either situation, the outboard piling will probably always be wood or recycled plastic because boats will come in contact with them. Mr. Utter stated that too often the City makes a mistake by going with the low bid and is then always trying to cut back which is not the wisest decision in the long • term. If the City is going to spend $500,000 to $1.5 million on slips, they should last. The alternative to floating slips is using concrete piling which would have a longer life expectancy but is more expensive and does not do well in hurricane conditions. Ms. Morris reported that staff would being disassembling the main pier and catwalks of A-Pier on July 7th. Mr. Utter responded to questioning that he was sure the City would get the value, for staff removing A-Pier, backed out of the contract. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Permit for Water Toy Concession at Holiday Inn Emerald Beach: Ms. Morris briefed the Committee on the history of water toy operation. Holiday Inn was seeking a water toy operator after Island Jack's failed to exercise its permit. John Abbott approached the City seeking a location to operate Waverunners, was referred to and received permission from Holiday Inn to operate at that location. Mr. Abbott has met the insurance requirements and staff recommended approval of a permit for him to operate Waverunners from the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. Ms. Morris reported that, although it would not require Committee approval, Mr. Abbott has approached owners of the Glasscock Fill about the possibility of operating non-motorized equipment in that area. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to approve a permit for John Abbot to operate Waverunners and motorized toys from the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach for $125 per month. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Morris reported that Mr. Abbot's letter of intent requested approval to operate "The Banana" from the Holiday Inn location. Mr. Abbott described how "The Banana" operates and answered questions regarding the new water toy. • The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to.approve "The- - -- Banana" to operate from the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach- Concession. The motion passed unanimously. approval of New, Slow-Motorized Water Toy "The Sun Kat: "The Sun-Kat" had been given tentative approval pending staff approval of the operation. Ms. Morris stated that staff tested "The Sun Kat" and recommended its approval. The motion was made b Fl Menard, seconded b 1Vls. Suter, to approve "The Sun gto groom ,0ca 4-J •—• p a,p v-' cue 2 "'' 23 '' 3 0 ^+ r Cd .5 N o (15 c1 1 S r N •• 0 .1 d ft- Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 1, 1993 Kat" to operate in the slow-motorized operation area of the Marina. The motion passed unanimously. Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan - Mr. Harvey and Mr. Seiler were present to cover the plan and answer the Committees questions regarding the plan. Ms. Suter expressed concerns regarding beach access with regard to the seawall and for public facilities (restrooms, water fountains, parking) needed at those access points. Substantial discussion followed regarding the Plan. Following the discussion, Chairman Cook asked for public comment. No public comment was offered. The motion was made by Mr. Menard, seconded by Ms. Suter, that the Committee recommend that City Council adopt the Plan dated June 18, 1993 and amendments dated June 25, 1993 with the following recommendations: (1) that a fourth requirement :be added to Section V, G - Vehicular Control Plan Part IV (A) specifying that restrooms, water fountains, etc.be installed in pedestrian corridors when the beach is closed to vehicular traffic; (2) "Gulf Beach" be changed to "Gulf • Beach Seawall" on the second line of the second paragraph on Page 44 and on the seventh.line of Part B on Page 45; (3) methodology/plansfor safety/beach parks that provide safe areas for pedestrians without disturbing nature or prohibiting , vehicular movement be added to the Plan; and (4) therebe resolution of facts regarding the City's authority/liability for signage and vehicular traffic regulations in the ETJ. The motion to amend was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Ms. Suter, to add a provision for trailer/recreational vehicle parking in parking lots to be constructed by the City in the future. There was no further discussion regarding the motion or the.amendment. The motion passed unanimously. The amended motion passed unanimously. CURRENT CONCERNS AND EVENTS: Mr. Beck asked if water fountains might be included in the improvement on the Lawrence Street T-Head. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: No further public comment was offered. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. S' u orris Marina Superintendent SM/bkb 3 RECOMMENDATIONS WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JULY 1, 1993 1. The motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to excuse Mr. Beck's, Ms. Forest's, and Ms. Suter's absences from the 6/3/93 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 2. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, and was seconded, to amend the 613/93 Minutes by deleting the work "netting", from the Director's Report, in reference to monies collected for boat haul outs, to correct the date (5/6/93) indicated on the 6/3/93 Minutes and to approve the 6/24/93 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 3. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to approve a permit for John Abbot to operate Waverunners and motorized toys from the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach for $125 per month. The motion passed unanimously. 4. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to approve "The Banana" to operate from the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach Concession. The motion passed unanimously. 5. The motion was made by Mr. Menard, seconded by Ms. Suter, to approve "The Sun Kat" to operate in the slow-motorized operation area of the Marina. The motion passed unanimously. 6. The motion was made by Mr. Menard, seconded by Ms. Suter, that the Committee recommend that City Council adopt the Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan dated June 18, 1993 and amendments dated June 25, 1993 with the following recommendations: (1) that a fourth requirement be added to Section V, G - Vehicular Control Plan Part IV (A) specifying that restrooms, water fountains, etc. be installed in pedestrian corridors when the beach is closed to vehicular traffic; (2) "Gulf Beach" be changed to "Gulf Beach Seawall" on the second line of the second paragraph on Page 44 and on the seventh line of Part B on Page 45; (3) methodology/plans for safety/beach parks that provide safe areas for pedestrians without disturbing nature or prohibiting vehicular movement be added to the Plan; and (4) there be resolution of facts regarding the City's authority/liability for signage and vehicular traffic regulations in the ETJ. The motion passed unanimously. 7. The motion to amend the original motion for the Dune Protection and.Beach Access Plan was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Ms. Suter, to add a provision for trailer/recreational vehicle parking in parking lots to be constructed by the City in the future.- 'The motion passed unanimously. SCA NN